Register for the Forum!
Grounded in People, Guided by Possibility: Shaping our Future in a Changing California
June 24-25 (June 23 Optional for Public Agencies), 2026 • Los Angeles, CA
Our 17th Annual Forum will be held in-person in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 25th with activities exclusive to public agencies on Tuesday June 23rd. Offered at no cost to cities and counties, you’ll have the opportunity to network with climate and energy practitioners from throughout the state, learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities, and hear from key state agencies and climate leaders. So join us, and take your climate work to the next level.
Dates and Times:
- Tuesday, June 23, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Available for public agencies only, the State/Local Energy & Climate Coordination (SLECC) Meetings, hosted by CCEC and the Strategic Growth Council serve as a statewide communication and ideation hub to help State and local leaders improve coordinated efforts to more rapidly unlock the unique potential of California regions and communities to address energy and climate goals. (More info here)
- Wednesday, June 24, 11:00am – 6:00pm: Mentorship Program meet and greet, 1 plenary session, 4 workshops, 4 breakout sesions, lunch and a Networking Reception. Additional tours will become available to sign up for in the morning of June 24th (information forthcoming).
- Thursday, June 25, 8:00am – 3:30pm: 1 plenary session, 12 breakout sessions, breakfast, lunch, and an interactive closing exercise.
Registration Rates
Registration Type
Early-Bird Registration Rate
Regular Registration Rate
Late Registration Rate
March 23 – April 26
April 27 – June 7
June 8th – Event
City or County
$0
$0
$0
Other Public Agency
Includes state and federal agencies, governmental councils and associations, regional energy networks, tribal entities, regional climate collaboratives, CCAs, water authorities, conservation districts, school districts, ports, etc.
$200
$250
$300
Non-profits (25 employees or less)
Includes colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.
$350
$400
$450
Non-profits (over 25 employees)
Includes colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.
$450
$500
$550
Private Sector
$700
$750
$800
Note: Speakers receive a reduced registration rate. Speaker rates are shared with speakers upon confirmation of attendance.
Refunds
After June 8, 2025 NO REFUNDS will be offered. Refund requests will be honored if received by the June 8th refund deadline. All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method used at time of registration. Please allow 3 business days for any refunds to be credited to the original credit card provided at the time of registration.
Substitutions
Should a participant need to cancel their registration after the June 8th refund deadline (for whatever reason), they may replace themselves by contacting Rosheil Ramirez (rramirez@civicwell.org) who will provide additional instructions.
Scholarships
For those who require financial support for registration, travel and/or accommodations, there are a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarships will be prioritized for people who identify as BIPOC and/or local governments and nonprofits that serve areas designated as low-income by AB 1550, “disadvantaged” by CalEnviroScreen, or “hard to reach” by the CPUC. Scholarships are available for speakers and other attendees. Given that we have limited funds, we will be rolling out scholarships by rounds. The deadline to apply for the second round is April 27, and the next round of announcements will be May 18th. Up to two (2) scholarships may be awarded for any single organization, and more than one is not guaranteed. Scholarships are nontransferable.
Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program is intended to provide an environment that fosters learning and promotes personal and professional growth for professionals in the climate and energy sector.
As a Mentee, you will build lasting connections with energy and climate leaders from across the state and to receive one-on-one guidance and support from a seasoned professional in your field of interest during the CCEC Forum.
As a Mentor, you would act as a valuable resource to facilitate learning and growth for early professionals by sharing your experiences, knowledge, and wisdom, and help your mentee navigate the CCEC Forum in a way that supports and aligns with their professional goals and aspirations.
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor or mentee at the CCEC Forum, please complete this application. We will do our best to match mentees to mentors, one-on-one, according to areas of interest and areas of expertise indicated in your application. Because we are still learning about the level of interest in this opportunity, we are going to be adaptable and flexible, and hope you will be, too.
Apply to participate in the Mentorship Program on your Registration Form!
The Location – Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive,Universal City, CA
Guests can make a reservation using the link below or call their In-House Reservations Dept. at 818-623-1434 from 7am-7pm, Monday-Sunday. If you call, please refer to group code CCEF when booking. The cut-off date for the block rate is 6/2/26.
